This document discusses sustainable development in the town of Albalat dels Sorells, located next to Valencia, Spain. It defines sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It then examines the town's economy, society, environment, transportation, livability, local economy, recycling programs, and areas for improvement. Specifically, it suggests developing sustainable transportation like bike lanes, improving energy efficiency, promoting local businesses, and addressing issues like aging population and inequality. The goal is for the town to become truly sustainable.

1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
IN MY TOWN
EXPRESS YOURSELF. G
CRISTINA PALAU REDOLAT

2. Albalat dels Sorells is a
little town next to the city
of Valencia with 3.800
inhabitants.
MY TOWN

3. "Development that meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs"
UNITED NATIONS
DEFINITION
WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?

4. 01
02
03
ECONOMY
SOCIETY
ENVIROMENT

5. ARE WE A
SUSTAINABLE
TOWN?

6. SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORT
1. CYCLE LANES
2. CALM TRAFFIC
3. CAR FREE AREAS
4. TRAIN STATION

7. LIVABLE
COMMUNITY
1. PARKS
2. COMMUNITY CENTRE
3. LIBRARY
4. SPORT ZONE
5. COMMUNITY BARBECUE
6. SCHOOL
(...)

8. LOCAL
ECONOMY
1.WIDE AGRICULTURAL SPACE
2. LOCAL SHOPS (supermarket, bakery,
hairdresser ...)
3. INDUSTRIAL AREA
4. HOME BASED BUSINESSES

9. THE 3 R'S 1. RECYCLING STATION
2. RECYCLING CONTAINERS
3. LOCAL ASSOCIATION THAT RECYCLE CLOTHES
4. RECYCLED CHRISTMAS DECORATION

10. WHAT SHOULD BE
IMPROVED?

11. ENVIRONMENT
MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT
HOMES
AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN
ENERGY
PROMOTE ENERGY
RESPONSABLE CONSUMPTION
REDUCE STREET LIGHTS

12. ECONOMY
DEVELOP
INDUSTRIAL
AREA
PROMOTE
SUSTAINABLE
SHOPS
GIVING
OPPORTUNITIES
TO YOUNG
PEOPLE
ECO MARKETS
FAIR TRADE
PRODUCTS
LOCAL
ENTREPENEURS AIDS
INCREASE LOCAL
EMPLOYMENT
01 02 03
INDUSTRY INNOVATION
R&D INVESTMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE

13. S O C I E T Y
K I D S
D E V E L O P M E N T
Brooklyn-based freelance
travel photographer who
studied photography in
New York University.
Robert Greyson is a
wildlife photographer
for Animal Kingdom
magazine.
Alexa Mann is a food
photographer from
East Anglia, England
and the founder of
food photography
studio 80 Feasts.
P R E V E N T T H E
A G E I N G O F T H E
P O P U L A T I O N
E N H A N C E
I N T E G R A T I O N
QUALITY EDUCATION REDUCE INEQUALITIESGIVING YOUNG PEOPLE
REASONS TO STAY

14. BETTE REESE
"IF YOU THINK YOU ARE TOO SMALL
TO BE EFFECTIVE, YOU HAVE NEVER
BEEN IN BED WITH A MOSQUITO”

15. YOU!
THANK